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TX SB2176

TX SB2176
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Insurance Code to expand the definition of "autism spectrum disorder" and require health benefit plans in Texas to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, regardless of the age of the enrollee. The bill also removes the previous requirement that the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis must have been made before the enrollee's 10th birthday to be covered. The changes in the law apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 03/22/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization

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